Tilt And Swivel And Macro Close Up?

Is there an expert out there?Can anyone tell me what cameras have all the following features:

* Completely articulated LCD screen (not just tilt) with good size screen and good definition (as I use this rather than a viewfinder)* Decent macro with close focus* Decent wideangle* Usable manual focus

I am desperately in need of upgrading from my old Nikon Coolpix 5400. I spend a lot of time crawling around woods taking shots of very small things eg lichens and suchlike, using a stone instead of a tripod.I also need to be able to take wideangle shots of landscapes and tree canopies.

I am willing to take advice about what kind of camera.Not in the running for the professional DSLRs, unfortunately.

Interests:My day job is secretary at a non-profit agency. My free-lance work includes writing, editing, producing a newsletter for my church.<br /><br />I like to watch movies on DVD's. I like digital photography but also know basic 35mm photography. Recently purchased an SLR APS Nikon camera because I don't have an SLR camera of any kind. My digital camera is a Canon A540 and I love it, but some of my photography interests are a little more advanced so I need an SLR camera of some sorts.

Posted 25 March 2012 - 03:49 AM

QUOTE (alltddu @ Mar 19 2012, 06:10 PM)

Is there an expert out there?Can anyone tell me what cameras have all the following features:

* Completely articulated LCD screen (not just tilt) with good size screen and good definition (as I use this rather than a viewfinder)* Decent macro with close focus* Decent wideangle* Usable manual focus

I am desperately in need of upgrading from my old Nikon Coolpix 5400. I spend a lot of time crawling around woods taking shots of very small things eg lichens and suchlike, using a stone instead of a tripod.I also need to be able to take wideangle shots of landscapes and tree canopies.

I am willing to take advice about what kind of camera.Not in the running for the professional DSLRs, unfortunately.

Look at the Canon Powershot Series - My A540 has all those features. No longer available new, but can be bought used, I would guess. I am sure the Canon's in production also have these features.

Interests:My day job is secretary at a non-profit agency. My free-lance work includes writing, editing, producing a newsletter for my church.<br /><br />I like to watch movies on DVD's. I like digital photography but also know basic 35mm photography. Recently purchased an SLR APS Nikon camera because I don't have an SLR camera of any kind. My digital camera is a Canon A540 and I love it, but some of my photography interests are a little more advanced so I need an SLR camera of some sorts.

Posted 25 March 2012 - 03:52 AM

QUOTE (alltddu @ Mar 19 2012, 06:10 PM)

Is there an expert out there?Can anyone tell me what cameras have all the following features:

* Completely articulated LCD screen (not just tilt) with good size screen and good definition (as I use this rather than a viewfinder)* Decent macro with close focus* Decent wideangle* Usable manual focus

I am desperately in need of upgrading from my old Nikon Coolpix 5400. I spend a lot of time crawling around woods taking shots of very small things eg lichens and suchlike, using a stone instead of a tripod.I also need to be able to take wideangle shots of landscapes and tree canopies.

I am willing to take advice about what kind of camera.Not in the running for the professional DSLRs, unfortunately.

Look at the Canon Powershot Series - My A540 has all those features. No longer available new, but can be bought used, I would guess. I am sure the Canon's in production also have these features.